FINAL: Longhorns' season ends in 28-14 loss to Ohio State

Ohio State scores an 83-yard fumble return for a score

Texas moved down the field and to the Ohio State one, but struggled mightily to punch the ball in from the one yard line. On a 4th and goal, Jack Sawyer sacks Quinn Ewers, forces a fumble, and returns the ball 83 yards to make it 28-14 with 2:13 left.

Ohio State takes a 21-14 lead

The Buckeyes put on a 13 play, 88 yard drive that takes 7:45 off the clock, converts multiple money downs, and ends with Quinshon Judkins powering into the end zone. 21-14 Ohio State 7:02 Q4

Longhorns forced to punt once again

Texas goes three and out as a pass intended for Matthew Golden, who has made his return to the game, is incomplete. Ohio State starts on its 12.

End of the third quarter

The Longhorns defense posts another stop

A unnecessary roughness penalty on Ohio State undos the lone first down pass completion for Howard, and then the Longhorns make yet another defensive stand to force the Buckeyes to punt again.

Texas ties the game with another wheel route

The Longhorns pick up four third-down conversions during the course of a 12-play, 67-yard drive that features tough, tough running from Quintrevion Wisner, some wizardry from Quinn Ewers to throw a ball out of his grasp while being tackled, and strong plays from Jaydon Blue. Blue records the 26-yard touchdown reception on yet another wheel route to tie the game at 14 with 3:12 left in the quarter.

David Gbenda makes another important play

Ohio State goes three-and-out after David Gbenda makes a huge tackle of Quinshon Judkins on a 3rd and 1 to stop him for no gain and force the Buckeyes punt team back on the field.

Four-straight Quintrevion Wisner touches go four-and-out

The Longhorns can’t do anything with the additional opportunity and go four and out after Quintrevion Wisner received the ball for four consecutive touches.

David Gbenda starts the second half with an interception

The Buckeyes move the ball into Longhorns territory but a Will Howard pass intended for Jeremiah Smith is picked off by David Gbenda and the Longhorns keep the Buckeyes out of the end zone to start the second half.

Halftime

Ohio State retakes the lead in one play

The Longhorns misplay a simple screen pass from Will Howard to TreVeyon Henderson, and the star running back takes it 75 yards to the house in 16 seconds to put the Buckeyes back up 14-7 with 0:13 left in the half.

Texas ties it up with 29 seconds left

The Longhorns march seven plays in 59 yards in 1:22, capping the drive with an 18-yard touchdown pass on a wheel route from Quinn Ewers to Jaydon. The drive was made possible by a 24-yard catch and run from Silas Bolden that saw him spin out of the tackle and advance into the red zone. 7-7 0:29 Q2

Will Howard is sacked on third down to end another drive

Texas almost intercepts Howard via a tipped pass by Colin Simmons and then on third down, Howard is taken down in the backfield by Barryn Sorrell and Anthony Hill. Ohio State lets the clock drip down to the two-minute timeout

Another punt

Quintrevion Wisner picks up some tough yards as does Isaiah Bond, but Quinn Ewers overthrows DeAndre Moore on a deep post and then Bond drops a pass over the middle that would have picked up the first down. Michael Kern is forced to take the field again and punt it to Ohio State, who starts on its own 27.

The Texas Longhorns defense continues to hold serve

Another holding penalty, forced by Colton Vasek, then a false start backs up the Buckeyes. OSU completes a 15-yard pass on 3rd and 18 but they still fall short of the line to gain. Texas fair catches the punt on the -15 with 5:22 left in the half.

Longhorns forced to punt again

Texas picks up one first down to move out from under its own goalpost but that’s all they can manage. However, Ohio State may have suffered a major loss as JT Tuimoloau had to limp back to the injury tent nursing his his ankle. Michal Kern punts and Ohio State takes over on the 35.

Texas’ defense makes another stand

A holding penalty on the Buckeyes on a screen play sets OSU back, and Howard almost makes up for it with an excellent third down throw. It goes off his receivers hands as the ESPN telecast shows a massive welt on his left, non-throwing hand. Ohio State punts and the ball is downed on the nine.

Texas goes three-and-out and barely avoids disaster

The Longhorns go three-and-out on their ensuing drive, and barely avoid losing the football when Ewers is sacked. Luckily, DJ Campbell jumps on the football. While this is happening, Matthew Golden heads to the locker room. Michael Kern punts 51 yards and Ohio State takes over on its own 34.

Quarter ends with Ohio State having to punt and up 7-0

The Longhorns allow a couple of first downs but a stuff by Colin Simmons followed by a personal foul on Ohio State puts the Buckeyes well behind the chains. A TFL of Will Howard then a short third down gain gives the ball back to Texas after Bolden returns the punt to the 25.

Sacks stall out the Longhorns’ second drive

Ohio State is able to sack Quinn Ewers twice, including on a 3rd and and 12 on the OSU 44, to end another Texas drive without the Longhorns reaching the red zone. Ryan Wingo caught a screen pass and gained 22 yards and would have been in the end zone if not for a touchdown-saving tackle by Caleb Downs. Michael Kern punts and Ohio State takes over on its own eight.

Ohio State takes a 7-0 lead

Ohio State records three passes of 10-or-more yards and moves quickly from its own 36 to the Texas nine in a goal-to-go situation. A dropped touchdown pass on first down doesn’t derail Ohio State’s efforts, as Quinshon Judkins rushes for a touchdown from nine yards out to cap a 10-play, 64-yard drive that featured two third-down conversions. Ohio State 7, Texas 0 7:24 Q1.

Texas’ first drive ends in a turnover on downs

The Longhorns first first down of the game comes via a one-handed catch by Matthew Golden that puts the Longhorns into Buckeye territory. A long rush by Ryan Wingo puts Texas inside the Ohio State 40, but the drive stalls and a 4th and 3 pass attempt intended for DeAndre Moore Jr that was not catchable falls incomplete. The Buckeyes take over on their own 36 at the 11:42 mark.

Coin Toss

The ACC official flips the coin. Ohio State has won the toss and deferred their selection to the second half. Texas will receive.

A look at kicking in warmups

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